Demonstrates
strong physical capabilities, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and to serve a community. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Safely climb trees and/or operate aerial bucket to trim/remove trees to a safe distance from overhead powerlines.
Safely operate chainsaw in the air and on the ground to trim and fell trees, as well as performing proper maintenance on saw.
Collaborate with DTE lineman on power outages, and safely remove trees/limbs from powerlines to restore the customers power.
Effective use of roping and rigging to remove large sections and or limbs, and being proficient at tying necessary knots.
Work various amounts of overtime during storms to assist lineman in turning the power back on for customers during the night.
Safely training apprentices how to climb, trim, and fell trees near the powerlines,